Virginia Tech take the belt

Virginia Tech beat NC State 83–71 at home to start reign 85 of the NCAAW belt, the 1st for the franchise.

NC State had held it since December 3, 2020, with 8 defenses over 56 days.

Virginia Tech held it for 31 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to North Carolina on February 28, 2021.